Clinical Support Worker Higher Level (Community)

A opportunity for a Clinical Support Worker Higher Level to work in the Eston PCN Community.

The post holder will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), undertaking personal care activities, delegated clinical care duties, including clinical observations as directed by registered professionals and within clearly defined parameters, to provide healthcare and support that is individualised to the patient needs.

The post holder will update and maintain accurate records of any care provision and update and escalate any concerns from their observations and activities to the appropriate registered professional.

The post holder has a personal responsibility and duty of care to patients/service users; they are expected to comply fully with all Trust policies and protocols, including those related to patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections. They must also promote dignity, privacy, and respect, to deliver compassionate, safe, high quality patient care., To provide a high standard of health care to patients within their own homes, as part of the integrated community nursing service the post holder will contribute to the admission avoidance agenda by providing high quality care to patients.

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out designated work, much of which will involve direct patient care. This care will be delegated by trained staff and the post-holder will be expected to work under the indirect supervision of trained staff. The post holder will work in a person centred way to achieve clear outcomes and adhere to trust and team objectives.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across 7 days a week, ensuring the 8am-8pm service is covered, to meet the changing needs of the service, which may include working across the Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Hambleton and Richmondshire area.

Applicants must have Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 (GCSE A-C) & Care certificate (or willing to work towards Care Certificate if already holds NVQ level 3).

Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:o Your Leadership Impacto Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.